career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers and Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2031 | 21-1018 |
| title | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors |
| onet code | 17-2031.00 | N/A |
| description | Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems. | N/A |
| job zone | 4 | N/A |
| major group | 17 | 21 |
| tot emp | 21,860 | 440,380 |
| a mean | 115,020 | 65,100 |
| a median | 106,950 | 59,190 |
| a pct10 | 71,860 | 39,090 |
| a pct25 | 86,630 | 47,170 |
| a pct75 | 133,570 | 76,230 |
| a pct90 | 165,060 | 98,210 |
| h mean | 55 | 31 |
| h median | 51 | 28 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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